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Jean-Franois Dandrieu
INTRODUCTION
"Rejoice always," begins the reading from First Thessalonians. Isaiah
and the psalmist make clear that God is turning our mourning into
laughter and shouts of joy. "All God's children got a robe," go the
words of the spiritual. It is not so much a stately, formal, pressed outfit
as it is a set of party clothes, clothes that make us feel happy just to put
on. We receive that robe in baptism, and in worship we gather for a
foretaste of God's party.
CHILDREN are always welcome to our Worship Service. Rainbow bags
and a cry room are available. A staffed nursery is also available if needed.
An usher will gladly provide you with assistance.
As a worship courtesy, we ask that you please turn off or set to vibrate
all cellular telephones and pagers during the worship service.
We ask that all present today please fill out the Attendance and Communion
registration card found in your bulletin and place it in the offering plate so
that we may record your presence with us.
PRAYER UPON ENTERING THE PEW
Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears to the
preaching of John, that, rejoicing in your salvation, we may bring forth the
fruits of repentance; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy spirit, one god, now and forever. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the (+) Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from
whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily
magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But
if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and
cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Please kneel, silence is kept for reflection.
Most merciful God,
we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have
sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done
and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole
heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of
your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and
lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the
glory of your holy name.
Amen.
In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for
his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the
church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire
forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the + Son, and
of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Almighty God grant unto us the grace and comfort of the Holy Spirit,
reconciliation with God, true repentance, and time for the amendment of life.
Amen.
Please stand and sing:
GATHERING SONG:
GREETING
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of
the Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
KYRIE
Refrain:
Tone:
SECOND READING:
1 Thessalonians 5:1624
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Please be seated
Please stand for the reading of the gospel
SERMON Pastor Charles Peterson
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION AND VERSE
Please stand and sing:
HYMN OF THE DAY: On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry (ELW 249)
CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Verse:
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He
came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him.
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He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. 19This is the
testimony given by John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from
Jerusalem to ask him, "Who are you?" 20He confessed and did not deny it,
but confessed, "I am not the Messiah." 21And they asked him, "What then?
Are you Elijah?" He said, "I am not." "Are you the prophet?" He answered,
"No." 22Then they said to him, "Who are you? Let us have an answer for
those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?" 23He said,
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived
by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius
Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at
the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the
dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of
saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life
everlasting. Amen.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
With longing and hopeful expectation, let us pray for the church, the world,
and all those in need.
Please sit or kneel as you are able.
Each petition ends with:
let us pray.
Have mercy, O God.
Receive our prayers, faithful God, as we watch and wait for your coming
among us in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
Please be seated.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANTHEM AT THE OFFERING
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
Genevan Psalter
OFFERING PRAYER
God of abundance, we bring before you the precious fruits of your creation,
and with them our very lives. Teach us patience and hope as we care for all
those in need until the coming of your Son, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
DIALOGUE
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
Holy God, the Beginning and the End, our Salvation and our Hope, we praise
you for creating a world of order and beauty Through him all glory and
honor is yours, Almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy Church,
both now and forever.
Amen.
LORD'S PRAYER
PREFACE
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
The coming of the Lord is a consuming fire. All who desire the old to pass
away and to live a new life, come with joy to the feast.
Please be seated.
COMMUNION
The body of Christ, given for you.
The blood of Christ, shed for you.
Amen.
All baptized people are welcome to the table to receive Christs body and
blood. If you have not been baptized, you are also welcome to the table as
Gods guest; we are honored by your presence. We recognize the Body of
Christ as the community of the baptized, so if you would like to become part
of the Body of Christ, we encourage you to seek baptism. If you cant or dont
wish to receive today, we encourage you to hold your hands over your chest
for a blessing. But please come.
LAMB OF GOD
SENDING SONG:
DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Bring good news to the poor.
Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE
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Louis Daquin
Please stand.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Lord God, we give you thanks that you have fed us even now with the
banquet that is yet to come. Keep us alert for signs of your presence in the
world around us. Send us as healing oil and sheltering comfort to those in
need, and make us bold in testifying to the light of Jesus Christ, our Savior
and Lord. Amen.
BLESSING
God most high, God with us, God poured out on us, Father, + Son, and Holy
Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen.
The Altar flowers are administered by the worship committee. The 2015
Altar Flower chart is posted on the bulletin board in the lower lobby and
there is attached to it a tear-off sheet for donors to complete and hand into the
office or place in the offering plate for proper publication in the bulletin.
If you would like to purchase flowers for worship in memory of or in honor
of someone, please sign up. The cost is $35 per arrangement, and checks
should be made out to Trinity Lutheran Church. The contact person is Mary
in the church office (614) 224.6818 or email: oldtrinityoffice@gmail.com